The 10th annual multidisciplinary Future of Food and Nutrition Graduate Student Research Conference, hosted by the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, will be held on the evening of April 7th (welcome reception, 4:30-6:00PM) and April 8th, 2017 (8:30AM-5:00PM, with reception to follow). This year, the keynote address will be delivered by Helena Bottemiller Evich, senior […]
NESAWG’s Research & Assessment Workgroup includes a diversity of practitioners, funders, researchers, planners, educators, advocates and others in its membership. We share an interest in more informed decision making and programming. As a Community of Practice/Learning, we draw from each others experience and expertise, sharing insights and challenges, identifying areas of common need and opportunity. […]
Diet, Geography, Access and Public Health (DGAP) is exploring persistent patterns of food system inequities, particularly in communities of color and economically or socially disadvantaged communities. How can we work together as a region to redirect time, money, research and expertise to align dietary guidance with the food equity goals? This workgroup will continue to explore existing […]
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leominster, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453 Save the date for the 2017 New Egland Farm to Institution Summit! This two-day conference is designed for food system players who are working to increase the amount of local and regional food served in schools, colleges, and health care facilities. The #F2ISummit is hosted by Farm to Institution […]
Jack Morton Auditorium at the George Washington University, 801 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20052 Congressionally-authorized grant and loan programs to support local food systems have expanded in recent years. Quantifying and evaluating the impacts of these programs is critical. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, in partnership with The George Washington University, will host a […]
